#ICYMI Weekly Editor's Picks (Nov 2-Nov 8)

In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning Nov 2 to Nov 8, 2015.

Some of the more popular headlines included Myanmar's first ever election held in 25 years, Malaysian police finding some remains of the Tapah murder victims and cigarette prices in the country skyrocketing up to RM18.

Sunday, Nov 8: Suu Kyi’s day of destiny arrives as Myanmar votes


After 25 years, Aung San Suu Kyi finally cast her ballot at a Yangon polling station in a historic election that could thrust her pro-democracy party into power and finally pull the country away from the grip of the military.

Ministry establishes special task force on vape


Headed by Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the task force is to answer all queries on matters concerning e-cigarettes or vapes.


Saturday, Nov 7: Our worst fears confirmed! - BantahTPPA


Following the disclosure of the finalised texts of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, BantahTPPA – a coalition of various NGOs and coalitions, called on the government not to sign the agreement for fear of exposing the country's and citizens' interests to vulnerability.

Police, MCMC raid Malaysiakini office over report


On Friday evening, the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission raided the Malaysiakini office in Petaling Jaya over a report that a deputy public prosecutor had been transferred out of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission special operations division.


Friday, Nov 6: Who is Indian gangster Chhota Rajan?


After Indonesian authorities detained fugitive Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje or Chhota Rajan, who has been on the run for decades, the Press unearths the dark background of this notorious man who is wanted for up to 20 murders in India.


Thursday, Nov 5: Arul Kanda 'pulls out' of 1MDB debate


The 1Malaysia Development Berhad President justifies his stand to not involve himself with the debate that DAP's Tony Pua had initially challenged him to, due to the fact that he is a witness in the Public Accounts Committee's probe on 1MDB.

Danish man in S.Africa court over female genitals kept in freezer


Peter Frederiksen, a 63-year-old gun shop owner, was arrested after police discovered more than 10 frozen pieces from at least seven female genitals kept in his freezer at his house in South Africa.


Wednesday, Nov 4: Prices of BAT Malaysia cigarettes go up


In a statement late Tuesday, British American Tobacco Malaysia announced that due to an increase by the government on cigarette excise by more than 40 percent, the company had no choice but to hike their prices, some as high as RM18 per pack.

Tapah murders: Police find teeth, bones belonging to victims


Police found teeth, pieces of bones and several personal items believed to belong to the victims of the Tapah gruesome killings after the main suspects – a father and son duo – led them to a remote workshop in Jalan Pahang.


Tuesday, Nov 3: 10 questions for Arul Kanda


DAP MP and Public Accounts Committee member, Tony Pua, released a list of 10 questions for 1MDB President Arul Kanda Kandasamy, as a 'heads up' for the latter to prepare his answers during the supposed face-off between the two.


Monday, Nov 2: Family of four arrested over Tapah gruesome murders


On this day, the nation was shocked with the news of a family of four – father, mother and two sons – being detained over the murders of at least four people. Most of the victims had been reported missing since last year.

Green fireball seen falling across Bangkok night sky


Late Monday, several dashcams caught what is believed to be a burning meteor shooting across the skies in Thailand. Reports claim the meteor was spotted in Bangkok, Chonburi and Nakhon Pathom around 9pm local time.